Principal Financial Analyst

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

We are seeking a new member for our Information & Governance team. This dynamic team is at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring our systems run smoothly, data remains accurate, and monthly reports and stocktakes are meticulously handled. They also play a crucial role in empowering the wider finance team by streamlining processes and driving automation for greater efficiency.

As a Principal Financial Analyst in the Information & Governance team you will be responsible for;

• Supporting TM1 development (building reports, debugging, improvement proposals etc.)
• Investigating and identifying issues with financial data and offering solutions
• Convening with Finance Colleagues and other stakeholders to review updates or brainstorm efficiency improvements

About You

To be successful within this role, you will;

• Have experience with TM1 and Finance Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Be prepared to actively learn new skills
• Be an effective communicator and able to collaborate with team members across the university
• Enjoy problem solving and innovation

All applications should have relevant tertiary qualifications and at least 3 years of experience in a systems-focused position.

A criminal history check will be undertaken for the preferred candidate. 

Your Typical Day

In this role you will;

• Develop and update financial reports
• Test and debug various systems including TM1, Power Bi, ERP etc.
• Investigate issues raised by the broader finance community and pursue further efficiency improvements
• Develop and maintain TM1 process and cubes with support and training
• What we can offer
• This is a full time continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW level 9 salary range  $132,655 - $137,398 per annum + 17% superannuation. Total remuneration range $155,206 - $160,755 per annum.

Additional Information

• Why join Griffith?
• As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

• How to apply
• Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details                                              

Closing date:  Thursday 23rd October at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.